June 5 – June 7, 2026
Convocation
Hosted by:
Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church
6232 Fillmore St, Hollywood, FL 33024
Chairperson: Miorica Beker, (954) 830-5123
Co-chair: Maria Stan, (954) 902-9763
Co-chair: Lidia Sekosan, (718) 938-1916
Parish Priest: Rev. Dr. Silvius Sfera, (954) 608-1009
A.R.F.O.R.A.
In conformity with Article II, Section 2 of the By-Laws, we hereby convoke the 78th National A.R.F.O.R.A. Congress to be held on June 5 – June 7, 2026 at Holy Cross Romanian Orthodox Church, 6232 Fillmore St, Hollywood, FL 33024; 954-983-0592.
Diocesan Hierarch: The Most Reverend Archbishop NATHANIEL (POPP)
ARFORA National President: Ioana Mihailescu
ARFORA National Secretary: Denisa Ilea
Schedule of Events
Friday, June 5, 2026
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Early Registration & Reception at the Church
5:00 pm: Executive Board Meeting
Saturday, June 6, 2026
8:30 am: Delegate Registration and Breakfast
9:30 am: Congress Session I
12:00 pm: Lunch & Speaker
2:00 pm: Congress Session II
4:30 pm: Congress Photograph
5:00 pm: Vespers & Parastas
6:00 pm: Dinner
Sunday, June 7, 2026
10:00 am: Hierarchical Liturgy
12:30 pm: Congress Banquet & Farewell
Hotel Accommodations
AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Airport
154 N Compass Way
Dania Beach, FL 33004 USA
Booking Instructions
Call 1 (888) 236-2427
King room code: ARFARFA
Double Queen code: ARFARFB
Group Name: ARFORA National Woman’s Auxiliary Annual Meeting
Website: Book your group rate for ARFORA National Woman’s Auxiliary Annual Meeting
Please make your hotel reservation by May 1, 2026. For reservations, mention: ARFORA Congress.
